FITNESS FOR LIFE
PERSONAL FITNESS
PERSONAL FITNESS PHY205
1/2 Credit Elective
Prerequisite: sophomore, junior or senior standing
THIS COURSE MAY BE REPEATED FOR MULTIPLE CREDITS
Formerly known as Lifetime Fitness, students will participate in an all-around fitness program with an emphasis on activities of an individual and/or recreational nature. Students will also be educated in fitness terminology, explore various workout programs and routines, and participate in various fitness-related assessments. Students will gain knowledge and confidence with creating their own workouts and explore ways to be active outside of school. Students will be asked to take walks, explore parks, and bike around town during the school day as well.
STRENGTH & CONDITIONING
STRENGTH & CONDITIONING PHY201
1/2 Credit Elective
Prerequisite: sophomore, junior or senior standing
THIS COURSE MAY BE REPEATED FOR MULTIPLE CREDITS
Challenge yourself in a safe and physically educational setting. Students will learn proper lifting technique utilizing free weights, Swiss balls, medicine balls, resistance bands and straps, jump ropes, and various agility equipment. Students will also be educated in fitness terminology, explore various workout programs and routines, evaluate needs analysis and training priorities (goals), and participate in various fitness related assessments. Students will spend most of their time in the training facility.
FUNCTIONAL PERFORMANCE TRAINING
FUNCTIONAL PERFORMANCE
TRAINING
PHY321(S1 ONLY)
PHY322 (S2 ONLY)
1/2 Credit Elective
Prerequisite: freshman (who have already completed Fitness Foundations), sophomore, junior or senior standing and consent of instructor
THIS COURSE MAY BE REPEATED FOR MULTIPLE CREDITS
This course will take you to the next level in your athletic performance goals. With a continued emphasis on overall physical performance, students will train in an environment that will breed success inside and outside the training setting. Whether it is through competitive warm ups, individual and small group competitions, and Olympic style lifts that stress functionality, students should expect to see improvements in overall strength, power, and overall endurance. Each student should expect to train at high levels during class time with an overall focus on becoming more powerful and functional through movement education that will improve all facets of the student’s life. It is suggested FPT class be scheduled against a study hall as students may not have enough time to complete the FPT workout within one class period. Additionally, students who have a major interest in athlete performance as a career are strongly encouraged to enroll in this class.